Polystyrene resin imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polystyrene resin by Ghana reached $10.5 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.8K t |
Where Ghana imports polystyrene resin from
One supplier dominates: Taiwan accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $5.7M | 54% |
| China | $4.0M | 38% |
| Thailand | $397K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $242K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $135K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $46K | 0.4% |
| India | $26K | 0.2% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana polystyrene resin imports (HS 3903.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3903.19: Styrene polymers: (other than expansible polystyrene), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene resin imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported polystyrene resin worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene resin to Ghana?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (38%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene resin to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene resin?
The HS code for polystyrene resin is subheading 3903.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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